Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Crysis 2 back on Steam with a clever new name, extra goodies]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/crysis-2-back-on-steam-with-a-clever-new-name-extra-goodies/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/crysis-2-back-on-steam-with-a-clever-new-name-extra-goodies/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/crysis-2-back-on-steam-with-a-clever-new-name-extra-goodies/#comments ImageCrysis 2 is back on Steam after being yanked in June because "an agreement with another download service" violated Steam's terms of service. The new, improved Crysis 2 is subtitled the "Maximum Edition" and it includes all the content in the limited edition, plus the Retaliation and Decimation DLC packs, all for $40.

Those who snagged Crysis 2 on Steam before it was pulled can get Maximum Edition for half off through June 12 at 10 a.m. PST. EA's other pulled or unreleased titles on Steam - namely Mass Effect 3 and Battlefield 3 - are still absent.

The new version, by including all the DLC, sidesteps the restrictions that kept the game off in the first place.

[Thanks, Steven!]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Crysis-2Crytekdigital-distributionEAElectronic-ArtspcSTEAMWed, 30 May 2012 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Crysis 3 screens both new and 'new']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/16/crysis-3-screens-both-new-and-new/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/16/crysis-3-screens-both-new-and-new/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/16/crysis-3-screens-both-new-and-new/#comments ImageYou see that dude above, straight chillin'? Yeah, you've seen him before - like, a few weeks ago, when the image leaked alongside several other Crysis 3 screens. Well here he is again, but this time he's got a whole bunch more totally official screens, straight from EA. Thrilling!

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JoystiqCrysis 3 screens both new and 'new' originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 May 2012 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>conceptconcept-artcrysis-3crytekeaea-partnerselectronic-artsgameplaymicrosoftpcplaystationps3xboxWed, 16 May 2012 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Crytek: TimeSplitters 4 is not in development]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/27/crytek-timesplitters-4-is-not-in-development/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/27/crytek-timesplitters-4-is-not-in-development/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/27/crytek-timesplitters-4-is-not-in-development/#comments Despite rumors to the contrary, Crytek has shot down the notion that the studio is currently developing TimeSplitters 4. The company joked to CVG it had attempted to employ the infinite monkey theorem to develop the game, but ran over budget after purchasing only seven monkeys. Thus far, said Crytek, the chimps "haven't written any code but just tease the press from time to time." In a more serious response, a Crytek spokesperson said quite plainly, "No, it's not in development."

Rumors of a Crytek-developed TimeSplitters 4 have been swirling for years now, with the most recent story popping up last summer, when PlayStation magazine reported that a new TimeSplitters announcement was imminent.

JoystiqCrytek: TimeSplitters 4 is not in development originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crytekcrytek-ukfree-radicalmicrosoftplaystationps3timesplitters-4xboxFri, 27 Apr 2012 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Crysis 3 intended to have DirectX 11 support on PC from day one]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/24/crysis-3-intended-to-have-directx-11-support-on-pc-from-day-one/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/24/crysis-3-intended-to-have-directx-11-support-on-pc-from-day-one/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/24/crysis-3-intended-to-have-directx-11-support-on-pc-from-day-one/#comments Crytek continues its multiplatform approach to development with Crysis 3, aiming to satisfy everyone from console owners to the PC gamers that are so hardcore, they cosplay as "parallax occlusion mapping." The developer hopes to have Direct X 11 support for PC at launch this time -- one of several advantages, it says, of having spent 14 months creating content and enhancing CryEngine 3, as opposed to building it and an accompanying game for three major systems.

"Yeah, I'm pretty sure we're going to have that," said Rasmus Hojengaard, Director of Creative Development. "I don't know if we've announced that yet, but obviously we're going to have DirectX 11 support since we already did it [for Crysis 2]. We basically started from a Crysis 2 DX11 patch, as starting point, and then we developed our technology from there on. We'd be pretty stupid not to capitalize on the technology we did for that and utilizing that from the get-go."

Crysis 3 was running on PC during a recent unveiling in San Francisco, where Crytek showed off its vision of New York City as a devastated, metropolitan mire being swallowed by nature. While the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions aren't ready to be shown yet, Hojengaard says they will benefit from the studio's philosophy in art design, with the game being "actually less reliant on shader technology than, you know, just really good moods, good light setups, and good asset creation."

That approach, in turn, also supports the PC version, which still lives beneath the franchise's reputation for crippling even the most exorbitant hardware. "We also want to make sure, even if you're on the PC, even if you don't have the super powerhouse, nuclear power plant at home, you can still run the game and get a beautiful experience from it."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crysis-3crytekdirectx-11microsoftpcplaystationps3rasmus-hojengaardxboxTue, 24 Apr 2012 10:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Head down to the swamps of New York City with Crysis 3's first gameplay trailer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/24/head-down-to-the-swamps-of-new-york-city-with-crysis-3s-first-g/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/24/head-down-to-the-swamps-of-new-york-city-with-crysis-3s-first-g/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/24/head-down-to-the-swamps-of-new-york-city-with-crysis-3s-first-g/#comments Image
Crysis 3's naturalization of New York City's concrete jungle takes full shape in the first gameplay trailer, released this morning by EA. That compound bow makes plenty of appearances, but don't think Crytek has forgotten about all those other toys Crysis fans have come to expect.

JoystiqHead down to the swamps of New York City with Crysis 3's first gameplay trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crysis-3crytekeaelectronic-artsmicrosoftnew-york-citypcplaystationps3xboxTue, 24 Apr 2012 09:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Crysis 3's main man is a crack shot with a bow, apparently]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/16/crysis-3s-main-man-is-a-crack-shot-with-a-bow-apparently/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/16/crysis-3s-main-man-is-a-crack-shot-with-a-bow-apparently/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/16/crysis-3s-main-man-is-a-crack-shot-with-a-bow-apparently/#comments ImageGuys! Guys! Can you imagine if that Crysis 3 nanosuit dude is actually just Ted Nugent on a wild bow hunting spree after civilization collapses? That's the Crysis 3 we want to play. Don't you? Take a peek at the gallery below and get all up in this crazy headspace we've got going this morning.

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JoystiqCrysis 3's main man is a crack shot with a bow, apparently originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>compound-bowcryengine-3crysis-3crytekeaea-partnerselectronic-artsgameplaymicrosoftpcplaystationps3ted-nugentxboxMon, 16 Apr 2012 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Crysis 3 arrives in spring 2013]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/16/crysis-3-announced-2013/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/16/crysis-3-announced-2013/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/16/crysis-3-announced-2013/#comments Electronic Arts announced this morning that Crysis 3, which leaked into existence last week on the publisher's Origin service, will arrive in the spring of 2013. The "sandbox shooter" will be set in 2047, inside a rainforest created by New York City being under a dome. This "Liberty Dome" will have "seven distinct and treacherous environments." The narrative will feature your standard revenge scenario with corporate conspiracy and back-stabbing going on.

In case you can't resist a company earning interest on your money for a year, Crysis 3 is available now for pre-order. The Crysis 3 Hunter Edition includes the Hunter Nanosuit module and a bonus XP boost up to level 5 in the game's multiplayer -- that we know nothing about. It's available on Origin.com and participating retailers (which have other varied bonuses) for $59.99. Think of it as corporate Kickstarter.

JoystiqCrysis 3 arrives in spring 2013 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Crysis-3CrytekEAElectronic-ArtsmicrosoftpcxboxMon, 16 Apr 2012 08:18:00 EST<![CDATA[CryEngine SDK 3.4 update shows off its pretty planes]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/14/cryengine-sdk-3-4-update-shows-off-its-pretty-planes/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/14/cryengine-sdk-3-4-update-shows-off-its-pretty-planes/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/14/cryengine-sdk-3-4-update-shows-off-its-pretty-planes/#comments
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Crytek's latest build of the CryEngine 3 makes things look pretty. We apologize for not offering any more in-depth insight, but it's just really pretty. The above demo video speaks for itself, but if you want the full details, check them out here.

JoystiqCryEngine SDK 3.4 update shows off its pretty planes originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 14 Apr 2012 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cryengine-3Crytekmicrosoftpcplaystationps3xboxSat, 14 Apr 2012 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Crysis 3 reveal set for April 16]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/12/crysis-3-reveal-set-for-april-16/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/12/crysis-3-reveal-set-for-april-16/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/12/crysis-3-reveal-set-for-april-16/#comments After leaking the existence of Crysis 3 on its own Origin service, Electronic Arts has publicly acknowledged the title. While the company isn't divulging any details, it told Joystiq, "The best kept secret in shooters just can't be contained." EA adds that we should "stay tuned for more information on April 16."

The game will reportedly take place in New York once again, according to Russian site MadFanboy (via CVG). The city has become "almost a jungle," apparently. Furthermore, Crysis 3 is reportedly set for a Spring 2013 launch. Presumably, Nano Suits will also be involved. Whatever Crytek has in store, we'll find out next week.

JoystiqCrysis 3 reveal set for April 16 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crysis-3crytekeamicrosoftpcplaystationps3xboxThu, 12 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Crysis 3 accidentally revealed by EA's Origin service]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/11/try-and-look-surprised-crysis-3-acci-revealed-by-eas-origin-se/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/11/try-and-look-surprised-crysis-3-acci-revealed-by-eas-origin-se/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/11/try-and-look-surprised-crysis-3-acci-revealed-by-eas-origin-se/#comments ImageEA probably wasn't too keen on you learning about a new Crysis just yet - the news comes from its Origin service where box art and cursory details popped up overnight for "Crysis 3" (as seen above). The box art and listings have since been removed, but as we all know Google sees all.

Moreover, as Neogaf points out, GameReactor magazine is teasing a reveal for Crysis 3 in the coming week. Unfortunately for both EA and the European magazine, some of that thunder got stolen by a faulty switch over at Origin.

Box art for Xbox 360 and PC versions popped up, but we imagine it'll also arrive on PlayStation 3. We've reached out to EA for clarification, but we don't expect to hear more until next week's planned reveal. (And yes, that dude on the Crysis 3 cover is rocking what looks like a compound bow.)

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JoystiqCrysis 3 accidentally revealed by EA's Origin service originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cryengine-3crysis-3cryteamcrytekeaea-originelectronic-artsmicrosoftoriginpcxboxWed, 11 Apr 2012 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Crytek goes casual with 'Fibble' for iOS]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/29/crytek-goes-casual-with-fibble-for-ios/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/29/crytek-goes-casual-with-fibble-for-ios/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/29/crytek-goes-casual-with-fibble-for-ios/#comments
Crytek isn't the first name we'd think of for cute, casual iPhone games, but the company is continuing the expansion that it started with its Gface social network -- an expansion into things other than video card-melting shooters.

Fibble, out today for iPhone and iPad, is a physics-based puzzle game about a bulbous, Weeble-esque alien that you move through tracks on oversized everyday environments by "flicking" -- dragging away from him and letting go.

Of course, it's still a Crytek game, so that means high-end 3D graphics even for a cutesy game about rolling a blob around the kitchen table. See for yourself in the trailer above.

JoystiqCrytek goes casual with 'Fibble' for iOS originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crytekfibblegfaceiosipadiphonemobileThu, 29 Mar 2012 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Warhorse licenses CryEngine 3 for still-unannounced RPG jam]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/10/warhorse-licenses-cryengine-3-for-still-unannounced-rpg-jam/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/10/warhorse-licenses-cryengine-3-for-still-unannounced-rpg-jam/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/10/warhorse-licenses-cryengine-3-for-still-unannounced-rpg-jam/#comments You remember Warhorse, right? The studio from Prague that's making that unannounced RPG for those unannounced next-gen consoles? Well it turns out the studio is employing Crytek's third CryEngine iteration for said unnamed project, according to a press release issued by Crytek earlier today.

Warhorse exec producer Martin Klima explained his studio's logic behind employing CryEngine 3 by saying, "We looked at every major technology out there and CryEngine 3 suits our needs perfectly." The Warhorse folks didn't offer any more information about the RPG in production, unfortunately, and we're betting it'll be some time before we hear anything more solid on the seemingly very early in production game. Thankfully we've got these infinite dragons and quests to deal with in Skyrim in the meantime!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cryengine-3crytekmartin-klimarpgwarhorsewarhorse-studiosFri, 10 Feb 2012 16:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Gface, Crytek-backed streaming game network, goes into beta]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/05/gface-crytek-backed-streaming-game-network-goes-into-beta/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/05/gface-crytek-backed-streaming-game-network-goes-into-beta/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/05/gface-crytek-backed-streaming-game-network-goes-into-beta/#comments No longer content with making incredibly technologically advanced games, Crytek is going after the casual space with a browser-based, social gaming platform called Gface (so that's what that trademark was for!), developed and maintained by an affiliate, also called Gface.

Gface is sort of like a game-focused Facebook: a cross-platform social network designed to facilitate playing casual or hardcore, 2D or 3D games with people, and finding more people to play with. Games are delivered through a plugin based on the "Seed Engine," enabling installation-free, streaming gameplay.

If you're interested in checking out Gface, the company is hosting signups for a closed beta. Maybe if you get in, you can find out what the games are!

JoystiqGface, Crytek-backed streaming game network, goes into beta originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crytekgfacemobilepcsocial-networkingstreamingSun, 05 Feb 2012 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Crysis 2 for $10 today, Battlefield 3 for $30 tomorrow through Amazon for PC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/31/crysis-2-for-10-today-battlefield-3-for-30-tomorrow-through-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/31/crysis-2-for-10-today-battlefield-3-for-30-tomorrow-through-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/31/crysis-2-for-10-today-battlefield-3-for-30-tomorrow-through-a/#comments $10 will buy a lot of missiles In addition to Amazon's EA sale going on now through its PC digital distribution network, there are a couple noteworthy additions to the roster today and tomorrow. Today, Crysis 2 is available for $10, a 75 percent discount off the regular price.

Starting 2012 with a flashbang, Amazon will have Battlefield 3 for $30 on the first of the year. Also relevant here is customers who have purchased anything from Amazon's "best-selling games of 2011" should have a $5 coupon that can be applied in the new year, bringing it down to $25. That's a great price for a game that's been beta-tested since launch to the point of playability.

JoystiqCrysis 2 for $10 today, Battlefield 3 for $30 tomorrow through Amazon for PC originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AmazonBattlefield-3Crysis-2CrytekDICEEAElectronic-ArtspcSat, 31 Dec 2011 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Red 5 picks up former Crytek graphics man, Ury Zhilinsky]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/11/red-5-picks-up-former-crytek-graphics-man-ury-zhilinsky/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/11/red-5-picks-up-former-crytek-graphics-man-ury-zhilinsky/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/11/red-5-picks-up-former-crytek-graphics-man-ury-zhilinsky/#comments Developer Red 5 has recruited one of the masterminds behind CryEngine 3 and Crysis 2, Ury Zhilinsky, to work on its coming titles, the shooter-RPG Firefall and an unannounced, cloud-based project titled Stage 5. Zhilinsky is now Red 5's senior programmer, and the studio isn't done searching for fresh talent.

Considering Firefall entered beta this summer and it is scheduled for release in winter 2011 (that's now), we assume Zhilinsky and his new team will be working on this mysterious new game, Stage 5. Or maybe he was hired to completely redesign the Firefall character models to include water wings and ball gowns before its release any day now. Maybe.

JoystiqRed 5 picks up former Crytek graphics man, Ury Zhilinsky originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cryengine-3Crytekfirefallpcred-5red-5-studiosury-zhilinskySun, 11 Dec 2011 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Crytek's Ryse director heading to ngmoco along with Black Sea artist]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/19/cryteks-ryse-director-heading-to-ngmoco-along-with-black-sea-ar/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/19/cryteks-ryse-director-heading-to-ngmoco-along-with-black-sea-ar/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/19/cryteks-ryse-director-heading-to-ngmoco-along-with-black-sea-ar/#comments ngmoco's recently opened Swedish branch has bolstered its staff with another pair of AAA game developers, Gamasutra reports. Joining former EA Easy boss Ben Cousins is a pair of ex-Crytek chaps, Tony Davis and Vesselin Efremov.

Davis previously worked on Crysis 2 as a producer and director of Crytek's upcoming Kinect game, Ryse, while Efremov's was that of art director for Crytek's Black Sea Studios. Crytek ended up acquiring the Bulgaria-based studio back in 2008.

JoystiqCrytek's Ryse director heading to ngmoco along with Black Sea artist originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcrytekcrytek-black-seaiosipadiphonemobilengmoco-swedenSat, 19 Nov 2011 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[MechWarrior Online will run on CryEngine 3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/19/mechwarrior-online-will-run-on-cryengine-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/19/mechwarrior-online-will-run-on-cryengine-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/19/mechwarrior-online-will-run-on-cryengine-3/#comments While we still don't know that much about the newly announced Mechwarrior Online, we at least know what technology is behind it. The PC-exclusive free-to-play title will be powered by CryEngine 3, Crytek boasts in the press release past the jump. Developer Piranha Games' president, Russ Bullock, says the engine is "the best choice for us."

Mechwarrior Online is set in the year 3049 during the "early stages of a massive interstellar war," firmly planting the butts of players in a BattleMech, the "most powerful war machine to ever walk the field of battle." And here we thought the best war machine out there was the human mind!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cryengine-3crytekfree-to-playmechwarrior-onlinepcpiranha-gamesSat, 19 Nov 2011 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Deja Review: Crysis]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/13/deja-review-crysis/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/13/deja-review-crysis/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/13/deja-review-crysis/#commentsWe're of the firm opinion that your time is too precious, too valuable to be spent reading a full review for a game that was already reviewed many, many years ago. What's the point of applying a score to a game that's old enough to be enrolled in the sixth grade? That's why we invented Deja Review: A quick look at the new features and relative agelessness of remade, revived and re-released games.
The original Crysis is an abstract concept for many. Whether through actual technical limitations or a perception thereof, it was the destroyer of worlds and PCs, seen as out of reach for all but the most tech-driven of PC gamers. It's been so easy to get caught up in the question of "Can it run Crysis?" that there's a swath of gamers who have never asked, "How is Crysis?"

But here we are, with Crysis (the first) finally making its way to six year old hardware. It runs. But is it fun?

Gallery: Crysis (PS3 / 360)

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JoystiqDeja Review: Crysis originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Crysiscrytekdeja-reviewelectronic-artsmicrosoftplaystationps3psnxblaxboxThu, 13 Oct 2011 16:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Hold on, UE3! Crytek is 'investigating' Flash for CryEngine, 'cross-platform solution' reveal soon]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/06/hold-on-ue3-crytek-is-investigating-flash-for-cryengine-cr/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/06/hold-on-ue3-crytek-is-investigating-flash-for-cryengine-cr/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/06/hold-on-ue3-crytek-is-investigating-flash-for-cryengine-cr/#comments Sounds like we weren't the only ones impressed by Epic Games' announcement of Flash support for the ubiquitous Unreal Engine 3. The crosstown engine peddlers at Crytek have been "looking into supporting Flash" in CryEngine, Edge reports, and will announce a "truly cross-platform solution" soon. With UE3 now supporting Flash, in addition to Mac OS, iOS, Android, PC, Xbox 360 and PS3, CryEngine's support of just the big three is beginning to look a tad anemic.

"It is an interesting approach we've been investigating as well," Carl Jones, director of global business development for CryEngine, said of Epic's announcement. "We're developing a unifying technology to create high quality social and gaming experiences on all platforms including browser, smartphones, tablets, etc. We hope to be able to tell you more about it soon when we present our truly cross-platform solution."

With Crytek Seoul hard at work on the free-to-play FPS Warface, it's not surprising to learn that Crytek is looking to broaden the potential audience for its games as much as possible. What's next, Crysis on your console? Oh ...

JoystiqHold on, UE3! Crytek is 'investigating' Flash for CryEngine, 'cross-platform solution' reveal soon originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adobe-flashcryengine-3crytekflashmacmicrosoftpcplaystationps3warfacexboxThu, 06 Oct 2011 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Crysis suiting up on Xbox Live, PSN]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/04/crysis-suiting-up-on-xbox-live-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/04/crysis-suiting-up-on-xbox-live-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/04/crysis-suiting-up-on-xbox-live-psn/#comments
If you are, let's say, a person, there's a reasonable chance your PC was ill-equipped to play Crysis when it was first released in 2007. The erstwhile PC gaming benchmark is now officially available via Xbox Live Games on Demand and PlayStation Network. Well, the single-player portion is available anyway, as the console release doesn't include multiplayer.

For those on the fence, we'll have a Deja Review up soon. For everyone else, you can snag most of Crysis for $20.

JoystiqCrysis suiting up on Xbox Live, PSN originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Crysiscrytekgames-on-demandmicrosoftplaystationps3psnxboxxbox-liveTue, 04 Oct 2011 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Your console can run Crysis on Oct. 4, new screenshots attest]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/26/your-console-can-run-crysis-on-oct-4-new-screenshots-attest/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/26/your-console-can-run-crysis-on-oct-4-new-screenshots-attest/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/26/your-console-can-run-crysis-on-oct-4-new-screenshots-attest/#comments It might not have triggered a technological apoplexy in your PC, but the malleable CryEngine 3 has granted Crytek access to a wider ranger of platforms -- including Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The original Crysis is cruising to consoles (via PlayStation Network and Xbox Live's Games on Demand service) on October 4 for $20, according to EA's last announcement.

The publisher sent out a small batch of screenshots too, which we've appended below. Walk through the tropics and talk through the topics as you scroll down.

Gallery: Crysis (PS3 / 360)

JoystiqYour console can run Crysis on Oct. 4, new screenshots attest originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cryengine-3Crysiscrytekeagames-on-demandmicrosoftplaystationps3psnxboxxbox-liveMon, 26 Sep 2011 12:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Crytek developing Homefront sequel with THQ]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/20/homefront-2-developed-by-crytek/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/20/homefront-2-developed-by-crytek/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/20/homefront-2-developed-by-crytek/#comments Having shuttered Kaos Studios, the developer of Homefront, THQ has secured a new partnership to develop the next title in the FPS franchise. A sequel to Homefront will be developed in collaboration with Crytek, the company behind Far Cry, Crysis and the visually opulent CryEngine platform.

"We see Homefront as a really strong universe that has a lot of potential and that has been expertly created and marketed by THQ," said Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli. He's certainly right about the expert marketing. After plastering America with adverts, THQ overcame tepid critical response and shipped over 2.6 million copies of Homefront by the end of March 2011.

Yerli suggests that Crytek has been granted a reassuring amount of "creative freedom" over Homefront, and aims to bring its war-ravaged world to life "in a new and innovative way." It'll take some time, though -- the Homefront sequel is scheduled to launch on PC and consoles in THQ's fiscal 2014, meaning anywhere between April 2013 and March 2014.

Update: Joystiq has confirmed that the Homefront sequel will be built by Crytek's Nottingham, UK studio on the "latest" CryEngine technology.

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JoystiqCrytek developing Homefront sequel with THQ originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2014cevat-yerlicrytekdanny-bilsonhomefronthomefront-2microsoftpcplaystationps3release-datethqxboxTue, 20 Sep 2011 08:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Crysis coming to PSN and Xbox Live this October [updated]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/09/crysis-invisibly-leaping-to-psn-and-xbla-this-october/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/09/crysis-invisibly-leaping-to-psn-and-xbla-this-october/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/09/crysis-invisibly-leaping-to-psn-and-xbla-this-october/#comments
Following an early ratings leak, an Xbox 360 and PS3 release of Crysis 1 was announced on last night's episode of GameTrailers TV. Crytek president and CEO Cevat Yerli explained that the game had long been requested on consoles, and will be arriving this October via Xbox Live Arcade (Games on Demand seems more likely) and PlayStation Network.

The game is said to be "remastered" with new lighting effects and streamlined Nanosuit abilities, and probably borrows some interface adjustments from Crysis 2. No price or exact date has been given to Crysis on consoles, but given the proximity to October we expect to hear more very soon.

Update: EA announced that the game will cost 1600 Microsoft Points/$19.99, and will have stereoscopic 3D support.

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JoystiqCrysis coming to PSN and Xbox Live this October [updated] originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cevat-yerliCrysiscrytekeaea-gameselectronic-artsmicrosoftplaystationplaystation-networkps3psnxboxFri, 09 Sep 2011 09:23:00 EST<![CDATA[CryEngine 3 SDK hits 100,000 downloads in just five days, we expect 100,000 new games to play]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/23/cryengine-3-sdk-hits-100-000-downloads-in-just-five-days-we-exp/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/23/cryengine-3-sdk-hits-100-000-downloads-in-just-five-days-we-exp/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/23/cryengine-3-sdk-hits-100-000-downloads-in-just-five-days-we-exp/#comments It hasn't even been a week since Crytek announced the availability of a free (for non-commercial use!) CryEngine 3 SDK and already the German developer is touting over 100,000 downloads. With everything you need to make a great looking game, Crytek's gamble is that by lowering the barrier to entry, it will increase the number of developers comfortable with its technology.

The worst (best) case scenario is that if a developer strikes it rich using the freely available tools, they need only license the technology for a 20% cut of the revenues. It remains to be seen if this approach will result in seeing more CryEngine 3-powered AAA games on retailer's shelves, but with steady (and ubiquitous) competition from Epic's Unreal Engine and its oh-so-similar free-for-commercial-use UDK, Crytek is at least staying competitive. Now, let's see if we get 100,000 beautiful indie games anytime soon.

JoystiqCryEngine 3 SDK hits 100,000 downloads in just five days, we expect 100,000 new games to play originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cryenginecryengine-3cryengine-3-sdkcrytekmicrosoftpcplaystationps3xboxTue, 23 Aug 2011 07:30:00 EST<![CDATA[CryEngine 3 SDK available now for free]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/17/cryengine-3-sdk-available-now-for-free/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/17/cryengine-3-sdk-available-now-for-free/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/17/cryengine-3-sdk-available-now-for-free/#comments Above: An early, work-in-progress screenshot of Joystiq Publishing's atmospheric and haunting adventure, Fears for Spheres. We just whipped it up in the last 20 minutes with the aid of the CryEngine 3 SDK, which is now available for free from the CryDev website.

With access to the engine that powered Crysis 2, as well as the CryEngine 3 Sandbox level editor, we've been able to breathe perfectly lit life into our artistic (and non-commercial) endeavor. If we were trying to impart some educational information in a classroom, developer Crytek wouldn't charge us a cent either. (It's a competitive stance, considering the Unreal Development Kit is free as well. Both require users to pay a licensing fee if the project becomes commercial.)

Though this SDK has helped us to quickly arrange terrain, AI and textures, the central "narrative" -- as they say -- of Fears for Spheres has been years in the making.

Embark on the tragic journey of Borb, the reflective amnesiac sphere, cursed to wander/wonder through a fantasy realm in search of his true purpose. "Who am I?" he asks a traveler in passing. "I know not," comes the reply, "but you have shown me much of myself today. Such is your thankless existence."

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According to Microsoft's Phil Spencer, the company was once in talks with Crytek to turn the German developer into a first-party studio. Speaking to the UK Official Xbox Magazine, Spencer noted that Microsoft first started talking to Crytek around eight years ago and "started talking about what it'd mean for them to become first party."

At the time, Crytek was dead set on creating the motherboard-melting sci-fi shooter, Crysis. Unfortunately, the title would have clashed with Microsoft's then full slate of "militaristic future shooters" (which one, we wonder), so the deal never came to be.

Fast forward a few years and Crytek is developing Ryse -- an Xbox exclusive -- with Spencer saying that Crytek has "fallen in love with the Kinect" and that the project is "a perfect marriage" between the two companies. So remember, kids, true love does exist!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crytekkinectmicrosoftPhil-SpencerrysexboxMon, 04 Jul 2011 13:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Korean Game Rating Board rates Crysis for Xbox 360 [update: ESRB too]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/01/korean-game-rating-board-rates-crysis-for-xbox-360/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/01/korean-game-rating-board-rates-crysis-for-xbox-360/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/01/korean-game-rating-board-rates-crysis-for-xbox-360/#comments A new rating suggests that the first Crysis may be headed to Xbox 360. "Crysis" was spotted on the Korean Game Rating Board website, listed for Xbox 360. Crysis 2 is already on the database, with separate listings for each platform (including Xbox), so it's not simply a matter of the sequel being released in that market as just "Crysis."

That leaves the tantalizing possibility that Crysis is being ported to Xbox 360, using Crytek's multiplatform-friendly CryEngine 3. There's also the distinct possibility that the listing is just a mistake, though we're hardly tantalized at all by that.

[Thanks, Sacra]

Update: The ESRB lists Crysis for both Xbox 360 and PS3.

JoystiqKorean Game Rating Board rates Crysis for Xbox 360 [update: ESRB too] originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Crysiscrytekeagame-rating-boardkoreamicrosoftxboxFri, 01 Jul 2011 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Crysis 2 upgrades to maximum graphics on the PC, get the patch here]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/27/crysis-2-upgrades-to-maximum-graphics-on-the-pc-get-the-patch-h/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/27/crysis-2-upgrades-to-maximum-graphics-on-the-pc-get-the-patch-h/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/27/crysis-2-upgrades-to-maximum-graphics-on-the-pc-get-the-patch-h/#comments After establishing a reputation for cutting edge graphics with the original Crysis, many PC gamers were disappointed with the fact that Crysis 2 did not support DirectX 11. It left their high-performance rigs feeling underutilized. Well, that underutilization comes to an end today, since Crytek officially released two free upgrade packages that will push video cards to the limit and cause you to overdose on eye candy.

After upgrading the game to v1.9 via automatic update, you can download and install the DX11 Ultra Upgrade, which adds features like tessellation and displacement mapping, realistic shadows and more. To amp things up even further, grab the Hi Res Texture Pack, which includes impressive graphical improvements whether you're using DX11 or DX9 (64-bit OS and at least 768 MB of video card memory required). Check out the trailer after the jump to see what's in store.

Download the Crysis 2 DirectX 11 Ultra Upgrade (545 MB)
Download the Crysis 2 Hi Res Texture Pack (1.65 GB)

Gallery: Crysis 2 (DirectX 11)

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JoystiqCrysis 2 upgrades to maximum graphics on the PC, get the patch here originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crysis+2crysis+2+dx11+performancecrysis+2+graphics+updatecrysis+2+patchcrysis+2+updateCrysis-2crysis2crysis2dx11performancecrysis2graphicsupdatecrysis2patchcrysis2updatecrytekDirectX-11Directx11dx11dx11-ultra-upgradeeapatchpctexture-packMon, 27 Jun 2011 17:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Crysis 2 DirectX 11 update coming June 27, some users already have it]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/23/crysis-2-directx-11-update-coming-june-27-some-users-already-ha/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/23/crysis-2-directx-11-update-coming-june-27-some-users-already-ha/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/23/crysis-2-directx-11-update-coming-june-27-some-users-already-ha/#comments Crytek announced a new "package" for Crysis 2 that will add compatibility with DirectX 11, which should improve the graphics significantly for people who are desperately looking for specific improvements that they know DirectX 11 can provide, and improve the graphics a little for everyone else too. A high-resolution texture pack will be available at the same time.

However, it would appear that some users already have the packages. Crytek noted in an update to the announcement that "a number of users were able to download the DX11 and High res texture packages from our test environment," a leak that has since been closed. The rest of us will get to look at those textures, lit by those no-doubt improved lighting effects, on Monday, June 27. A patch will also go out the same day -- it's required for the new textures and the DX11 compatibility.

JoystiqCrysis 2 DirectX 11 update coming June 27, some users already have it originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 23 Jun 2011 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Crysis-2crytekdirectx-11electronic-artspatchpctexture-packupdateThu, 23 Jun 2011 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Crytek denies it has new Xbox hardware]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/17/crytek-denies-it-has-new-xbox-hardware/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/17/crytek-denies-it-has-new-xbox-hardware/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/17/crytek-denies-it-has-new-xbox-hardware/#comments Earlier this week, Videogamer reported a rumor that the next generation of Microsoft hardware would be unveiled at E3 2012 and that Crytek already had its mitts on it, supposedly developing TimeSplitters 4 -- which would also be shown off at next year's annual trade show. However, according to the latest Crytek newsletter, it's all baloney.
"Relating to the recent rumours, Crytek do not have any next generation hardware from Microsoft, nor do we know when Microsoft may announce future hardware or what that hardware will entail. Crytek are working at pushing the boundaries of what current technology can bring, including our focus on DX11 which will be released shortly as an update for Crysis 2, and we believe this work, added to our estimations of what the new hardware will provide, set up CryENGINE as a next generation engine for all consoles."
Besides, it wouldn't make much sense for Microsoft to announce a new console when it's all gung-ho on Kinect right now -- unless the new console uses Kinect. You guys, we think we just figured it out!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Crysis-2crytekdebunkmicrosoftxboxFri, 17 Jun 2011 18:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Crysis 2 ditching Steam not an EA decision; Origin-exclusive titles planned]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/15/crysis-2-ditching-steam-not-an-ea-decision-origin-exclusive-tit/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/15/crysis-2-ditching-steam-not-an-ea-decision-origin-exclusive-tit/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/15/crysis-2-ditching-steam-not-an-ea-decision-origin-exclusive-tit/#comments Earlier today, Crysis 2 and other notable EA titles vanished from Steam. Initially thought to be a decision involving EA's new digital platform, Origin, it turns out EA didn't really have a hand in its expulsion from Valve's service -- apparently "Crytek has an agreement with another download service" which violates some new rules imposed by Steam, resulting in the "expulsion of Crysis 2 from Steam," according to comments made by EA to Giant Bomb.

Neither Valve nor EA are talking about what these "new rules" are, but all signs point to Origin. Crysis 2 is available there, as are other games pulled from Steam -- Alice: Madness Returns can only be found on Origin (until June 17, it appears), though several other notable EA titles such as Battlefield: Bad Company 2, Dragon Age 2 and Bulletstorm still remain on Steam.

In the future, EA hopes to offer exclusive content through its Origins portal, including games. Frank Gibeau, president of EA Games, told GI.biz that "EA's going to have some of our own platform exclusives" on the new service. This includes Star Wars: The Old Republic, which will only be offered through Origin.

"I think long-term you'll see we believe in reach so we will have other digital retailers for our products because we want to reach as many audiences as possible," Gibeau said. "But at the same time if we can use exclusive content or other ideas to help grow our audience then we're going to do that because we're growing a platform."

JoystiqCrysis 2 ditching Steam not an EA decision; Origin-exclusive titles planned originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The added maps are: 5th Avenue, Apartments, Chasm, Plaza and Prism. Players' arsenals have been expanded with the long-range FY71 assault rifle and smoke grenades. This is the second multiplayer DLC for the game, which received the Retaliation Pack -- adding four new maps -- last month.

Look for the the Decimation Pack to arrive on PS3 June 28. See the new maps and weapons in action after the break.

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JoystiqPSA: Crysis 2 'Decimation Pack' DLC out now for Xbox 360, PC originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Crysis-2crytekdlceaelectronic-artsfpsmicrosoftpcxblmxboxWed, 15 Jun 2011 15:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Kick (and punch) back and check out Crytek's Ryse Kinect brawler]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/06/kick-and-punch-back-and-check-out-cryteks-ryse-kinect-brawler/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/06/kick-and-punch-back-and-check-out-cryteks-ryse-kinect-brawler/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/06/kick-and-punch-back-and-check-out-cryteks-ryse-kinect-brawler/#comments
Unfortunately, the first teaser for Ryse, Crytek's Rome-based Kinect title, isn't much more than a concept video, showing off the game's graphic engine, and then a little bit of what the gameplay might be like, with a Kinect player using arms, legs, and even his head to throw down with a Roman countryman.

The game looks pretty precise when faced with actual shield-bashing and front-kicking movements from the player. But we'll have to wait and see just how it handles our standard Kinect operating procedure: Randomly flailing our various limbs around.

Continue reading Kick (and punch) back and check out Crytek's Ryse Kinect brawler

JoystiqKick (and punch) back and check out Crytek's Ryse Kinect brawler originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crytekfighterkinectmicrosoftmicrosoft-studiosromerysexboxMon, 06 Jun 2011 16:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Ryse coming from Crytek, puts you in the fall of Rome with Kinect]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/06/ryse-coming-from-crytek-puts-you-in-the-fall-of-rome-with-kinec/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/06/ryse-coming-from-crytek-puts-you-in-the-fall-of-rome-with-kinec/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/06/ryse-coming-from-crytek-puts-you-in-the-fall-of-rome-with-kinec/#comments Crytek has formally announced Ryse, a first-person action game that's currently under development at Crytek. The trailer, which aired during Microsoft's E3 press conference, showed a massive Roman battle in which the player duels an invading soldier using gesture-based attacks. Swing (or throw!) a sword with one hand, block attacks with the other, and kick with -- you know, your foot. The traditional kicking appendage.

JoystiqRyse coming from Crytek, puts you in the fall of Rome with Kinect originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cryteke3-2011microsoftrysexboxMon, 06 Jun 2011 13:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Crysis 2 offers double XP this weekend for ambitious nanosoldiers]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/crysis-2-offers-double-xp-this-weekend-for-ambitious-nanosoldier/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/crysis-2-offers-double-xp-this-weekend-for-ambitious-nanosoldier/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/crysis-2-offers-double-xp-this-weekend-for-ambitious-nanosoldier/#comments Want to jump twice as high, run twice as fast, and shoot bullets that are twice the size of regular bullets? You ... um, can't. But, if you play Crysis 2 multiplayer this weekend, you'll be able to unlock the game's nanomechanical power-ups twice as quickly.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Crysis-2crytekdouble-xpdouble-xp-weekendeamicrosoftpcplaystationps3xboxThu, 26 May 2011 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Crysis 2 getting 'Retaliation' DLC on May 17]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/10/crysis-2-getting-retaliation-dlc-on-may-17/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/10/crysis-2-getting-retaliation-dlc-on-may-17/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/10/crysis-2-getting-retaliation-dlc-on-may-17/#comments The cybernetic suits of Crysis 2 will soon leap, slide, shoot, and ground-stomp each other in four new DLC maps: "Park Avenue, Transit, Shipyard, and Compound." They're set to drop on May 17 as the "Retaliation" map pack.

The add-on is coming to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC, though its availability on PS3 is dependent on whether or not PSN is back up by next week. No price is given in the announcement, nor the trailer, so we'll try to find out for you.

Update: An EA rep confirmed with Joystiq a price of 800 MS Points/$9.99 for the DLC.

Gallery: Crysis 2 Retaliation Pack

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JoystiqCrysis 2 getting 'Retaliation' DLC on May 17 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 10 May 2011 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Crysis-2crytekdlcdownloadable-contenteaelectronic-artsmicrosoftpcplaystationps3psnretaliationretaliation-packxboxxbox-liveTue, 10 May 2011 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Crysis Steam sale activation key issue resolved]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/09/crysis-steam-sale-activision-key-issue-resolved/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/09/crysis-steam-sale-activision-key-issue-resolved/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/09/crysis-steam-sale-activision-key-issue-resolved/#comments On Friday, the first Crysis game and its expansion were discounted on Steam as part of an "EA Week" of sales. That night, on the Steam Users' Forums, purchasers began reporting that they could not activate the games. By the next morning, some 221 replies later, a Valve representative chimed in to say, "We are aware of the problem and are investigating the issue."

While it might have been a long weekend for those left waiting for their activation keys to start working, this morning, Valve software developer Mike Blaszczak started a new thread with some reassuring news. "We've been working with EA to get the Crysis keys enabled over the weekend," he posted. "As EA enables keys, users should see the games activate."

Blaszczak implied that the issue stemmed from EA's side, adding, "EA is aware of the issue and actively working through it, and we're doing what we can to assist."

In a follow-up response he confirmed, "Yes, we know the cause," but avoided an explanation. As of publishing, a few users had replied to say their games were now working, though Blaszczak warned, "No ETA is available for individual users."

[Thanks, Martin]

[Update: Corrected headline typo. (Freudian slip!)]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activationcrysiscrytekeaissuemike-blaszczakpcsteamvalveMon, 09 May 2011 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Crysis hits rock bottom price in Steam sale]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/06/crysis-hits-rock-bottom-price-in-steam-sale/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/06/crysis-hits-rock-bottom-price-in-steam-sale/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/06/crysis-hits-rock-bottom-price-in-steam-sale/#comments The EA Steam Week continues with deals on Crysis games. Right now, you can get Crysis for $7.49 through the digital storefront, or Crysis Warhead for $4.99; however, true, hardcore saving-money-on-Crysis fans will be more interested in the Crysis Maximum Edition, which combines the two for just $10. Those prices will help you maintain enough savings for the rest of the stuff you'll be impulse-buying on Steam this week.

These deals are active in North America, but a quick warning -- they may be different in your region. And they'll definitely be different Saturday at 1PM EST, when the deal expires.

JoystiqCrysis hits rock bottom price in Steam sale originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 06 May 2011 16:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Crysiscrysis-maximum-editioncrysis-warheadcrytekea-weekelectronic-artspcsteamFri, 06 May 2011 16:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: Crytek Budapest facing layoffs, Codename: Kingdoms still on and Kinect-compatible]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/06/report-crytek-budapest-facing-layoffs-codename-kingdoms-still/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/06/report-crytek-budapest-facing-layoffs-codename-kingdoms-still/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/06/report-crytek-budapest-facing-layoffs-codename-kingdoms-still/#comments According to reports from Gamasutra and Eurogamer, Crysis developer Crytek is planning on laying off a number of employees at its Budapest studio. The team at Crytek Budapest was knee-deep in developing the Xbox 360-exclusive fantasy title Kingdoms (which both reports also mention will be Kinect-compatible) -- however, the project has now been placed in the charge of Crytek's Frankfurt studio. The reports claim that Crytek Budapest will now focus on tablet-based games, and will see its staff size cut from 80 down to 30-35 as a result.

Crytek managing director Avni Yerli did not directly confirm the layoffs, but did respond to the reports, saying, "We can confirm that our Budapest studio is getting a new direction and focus." The reports claim that whatever changes might go down will happen in the next few weeks, so we're sure to know more soon.

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